New Zealand Ultimate http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ The Home of Ultimate in New Zealand Feeder 2.1.1(1315); Mac OS X Version 10.6.3 (Build 10D573) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-nz webmaster@ultimate.org.nz Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:04:52 +1200 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:04:52 +1200 http://www.ultimate.org.nz/optimages/Main/nzu.jpg NZ Ultimate http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ 91 54 Indoorpendence - Indoor Tourney http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tourneys/tourncalendar.htm Hi all,

Just a reminder to register your teams for Indoorpendence, as spaces are filling up fast…

Its at the Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, on Sunday 4th July.

Captains just reply to this email with your team details (remember to say who is an A grader, only one on court at at time!) and pay $260 into the WDS account: 03-0502-0924107-000.

Thanks,

Zannah

]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:04:50 +1200 indoorpendence-indoor-tourney Bronze for NZ in Philippines! http://www.ultimate.org.nz/index.htm SI ChampsNZ Beach Ultimate

NZ was represented at the inaugural Asian Champions of Beach Ultimate (ACBU) held in the Philippines in Oct/Nov 2009. It was held at the truly beautiful Boracay Island, hosted by the indomitable Boracay Dragons. Those guys don't have it too bad! Many of them own bars or are otherwise associated with the tourist industry in the Philippines' best and exclusive holiday island. The Boracays competed in the 2009 Beach Worlds in Brazil, coming 2nd in Open 14-12 to the Aussies; and then reversed that result in ACBU. Not only are they phenomenal on the beach - they are also great hosts - free alcohol all week (a Filipino ultimate tradition I am told), and terrific free accommodation (I think I got lucky - I had a luxury chalet, surrounded by several swimming pools with entertainment areas, and in-house beach-side bar and restaurant)! Our tournament finished on Halloween - yes, there was an absolute ripper of a fancy dress party - and with thousands of other island visitors determined to have a wild night sharing the fun! The Aussies definitely won the party. They had that won by about night two! Oh yeah there was some sport as well. I think. NZ got bronze in Mixed!

I can only say the best about this amazing tournament, the exquisite venue, and the really great hosts. Highly recommended, if you like holidays in paradise. Advice? Allow an extra day in your air travel, Philippines has a lot of typhoons; and allow time to learn to dive, its one of the best locations in the world. Speaking of typhoons, one blew past during our final! We could see it coming, up north it hit Manila and killed a few people, but just touched us. One minute beautiful, then a wall of dark clouds, then some of the coldest rain I've ever been in, really high winds, everyone soaked in an instant, and running for cover! With our Wellingtonian captain being very experienced with high winds, of course, we very nearly took the game in those few minutes! So close... just needed a bit more typhoon... !

For an idea of the fun and beauty, check some photos.

Martin Wilson

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:29:36 +1200 bronze-for-nz-in-philippines NZFDA AGM http://www.nzfda.org.nz/ NZFDA Inc. 2010 Annual General Meeting

Date: Saturday the 29th of May Time: 2:00pm

Venue: ‘Safe’ [Simon Feasey’s company boardroom] 208 Marua Road Ellerslie Auckland.

]]> Sat, 15 May 2010 09:28:10 +1200 nzfda-agm NZU Awards - Results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2009-10/2009_10awards.php announced.]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:29:28 +1300 nzu-awards-results NZU Membership Policy updated - corrected http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/NZU.htm NZU Membership Policy (link fixed)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:29:26 +1300 nzu-membership-policy-updated-corrected NOTICE OF AGM 2010 - Full Agenda http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/2010%20NZU%20AGM.htm New Zealand Ultimate Annual General Meeting 2010
Date: 6.00pm Saturday 27 March 2010
Location: Nunweek Park, Hockey Pavilion, Christchurch
Chaired by: Michael Connolly, NZU Chairman
Full Agenda

]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:51:52 +1300 notice-of-agm-2010-1 NZU Code of Conduct http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/NZU.htm NZU has just publish a new "Code of Conduct" Policy.
Download Policy (pdf98k)
Provide Feedback.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:02:33 +1300 nzu-code-of-conduct NOTICE OF AGM 2010 http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/2010%20NZU%20AGM.htm New Zealand Ultimate Annual General Meeting 2010
Date: 6.00pm Saturday 27 March 2010
Location: Nunweek Park, Hockey Pavilion, Christchurch
Chaired by: Michael Connolly, NZU Chairman
Agenda

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:35 +1300 notice-of-agm-2010 North Island Championships - Results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2009-10/OpenWomenResults.htm Hi all,

Four open and three women's teams were hosted by Hammertron last weekend for the North Island Championships. This ran as a one day competition, followed by mixed hat on the Sunday. Results >>>

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:58:45 +1300 north-island-championships-results SI Women's & Open Champs Results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2009-10/OpenWomenResults.htm SI ChampsHi All,

Thanks to all those that helped with the South Island Champs. Thanks to Airways NZ for their support. After several close games that were only one in the final points...

SI Open Champion: Yang (only just beating united nations in the semi and Yin in the final... coming from behind to win in both games by 1 point – the 3 top teams had several very close games). Full Results >>>

Thanks All.
Mike (TD)

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:07:26 +1300 si-womens-open-champs-results 2009-10 NZU Awards - Vote Now! http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2009-10/nomination_votes.php Voting is now Open...

Place your Votes for the 2009-2010 NZU Awards.

You can check out previous recipients here.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:45:22 +1300 200910-nzu-awards-vote-now 2009-10 NZU Awards - Vote Now! http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2009-10/nomination_votes.php Nominations are now closed...

Place your Nominations for the 2009-2010 NZU Awards.

You can check out previous recipients here.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:32:41 +1300 20089-nzu-awards-vote-now Mixed National Championsips results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/index.htm Mixed Nats
Here's the 2009 Mixed Nationals Champions - fulll results. Some phot0s can be found at SportinPhotos and Dave's site ultimatephotos.org

1. Old Splice (various)
2. Credo (Chch)
3. Who's Who (Ak)
4. Duke (Wn)
5. Mega Pussi (Oz/Ak)
6. Hammertron (Hn)
7. WWMHD2 (Ak)
8. Mercury (PNth/Wn)
9. WWMHD (Ak)

Spirit winners: Mercury

Male MVP: Hamish Furniss - Hammertron
Female MVP: Sarah Rice- Duke

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:24:29 +1300 mixed-national-champions Mixed national Champions http://www.ultimate.org.nz/index.htm Old Splice
Congratulations to Old Splice the 2009 Mixed Nationals Champions - defeating the defending Champs Credo 17-12 in the final.. Full results to follow.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:24:17 +1300 nelson-beach-1 Nelson Beach http://www.ultimate.org.nz/index.htm Nelson Beach
Congratulations to Mark Ryan and crew on the 10th Anniversary of 'Flat out' Nelson beach ultimate.
Check out more of Neil's photos.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:10:13 +1300 nelson-beach 2009 NZU Mixed North Island Championships - Results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2009-10/MixedResults.htm Final
Congratulations to Credo defeating Wellington's "Duke-Offense" in the final.
And to Amy Lighthouse (Female MVP) & Ben Eastman (Male MVP).

Full results.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:31 +1300 2009-nzu-mixed-south-island-championships-result-1 2009 NZU Mixed South Island Championships - Results http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2009-10/MixedResults.htm CredoCredo
Congratulations to Credo (2 & 1) for fighting out the final and to Crystal Lenky (Female MVP) & Broc Harcourt (Male MVP).

Full results.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:17:31 +1300 2009-nzu-mixed-south-island-championships-result Melbourne Hat Melbourne Hat : Dec 12-13th


The Basics, Cost is $100Aus for 2 days of Hat play, includes shirt, disc, all food you need and good times with other Ultimate players.

If anyone out there is interested you can contact me at anytime and I'll answer your questions

Thank you and regards

John Hempel
Melbourne Blackjack Hat TD

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:17:07 +1300 melbourne-hat Asian Championships of Beach Ultimate : 28-31 October 2009 ACBU Players Needed!

Call for NZ players to represent NZ at the inaugural Asian Championships of Beach Ultimate (ACBU)! 28-31 October 2009, at beautiful Boracay Beach in the Philippines. Mixed teams, glorious sun and sand, teams from many Asian countries. We need more players for our team! Philippines is very cheap, and is an vast archipelago of islands, beaches, ferries and diversity. I'm guessing its a beach lovers' and backpackers' paradise! And it has all the excellent shopping and food one expects anywhere in Asia. Qantas have good direct routes, or fly via another Asian destination (eg Singapore, Jakarta) and make the most of your time away.

Join us for a fantastic holiday! Contact Martin now!

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:15:06 +1200 asian-championships-of-beach-ultimate-2831-octo A catchy contest for Australian University Games http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/media.htm Anderson Park...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:17:15 +1200 a-catchy-contest-for-australian-university-games National Schools Coordinator Appointed http://www.ultimate.org.nz The NZU board is happy to appoint Ken Diekema to the role of National Schools Coordinator (NSC). Ken recently won the NZU Recruiter of the Year award for the outstanding work he has done with schools ultimate in Auckland. The NZU board would like any regional schools coordinators to get in contact with Ken and introduce themselves so that working relationship can be formed. Our strategic plan has many challenges in the schools arena for the National Schools Coordinator and any regional Schools coordinators to start working on. Congratulations Ken and best of luck.

NZU Board

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:25:38 +1200 national-schools-coordinator-appointed NZ WaM Nationals DVD for Sale http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2008-9/WaMNatsResults.htm teaser and how to order your copy.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:35:52 +1200 nz-wam-nationals-dvd-for-sale Brass Monkey http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tourneys/2009brassmonkey.htm Final Information and maps posted]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:37:21 +1200 brass-monkey National Coaching Framework http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/skillsTraining/coachingframework.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:35:25 +1200 national-coaching-framework NZU National Coaching Coordinator http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/skillsTraining/coachingresources.htm Davin Taylor has volunteered to help us setup the NZU National Coaching Coordinator Role and a National Coaching Framework as part of our strategic plan. Can all coaches please assist Davin by providing your input into this important a area required for the growth of Ultimate in New Zealand. Further background on Davin can be found on the Coaching Framework page.

Mike Connolly
NZU Board

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:58:35 +1200 nzu-national-coaching-coordinator 2009 Asia Oceania Ultimate Club Championships http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ Countries are likely to get more bids for the WUCC 2010 in Prague, if their club teams place well at their Continental Championship. For New Zealand our Continental Championships are the Asia Oceanic Ultimate Club Championships. Teams looking to compete at WUCC 2010 in Prague, should attend the Asia Oceanic Ultimate Club Championships, as a high placing is likely to guarantee them the chance to go to WUCC.

The World Flying Disc Federation has announced that the Philippines Ultimate Association has been selected to host the 2009 WFDF Asia-Oceania Ultimate Club Championships from November 6th - 8th. The Event will be called the Manila Spirits Asia Oceania Ultimate Championships. The venue will be the Alabang Country Club in Manila and will draw teams from Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. More information can be obtained via their website.

Flights to the Philippines cost around $1,800 return from New Zealand. If you are interested in competing in this tournament or in entering a team, please contact Michael.

]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 18:08:37 +1200 2009-asia-oceania-ultimate-club-championships Strategic Plan finalised and posted http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/whoarewe.htm download.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 22:20:26 +1200 strategic-plan-finalised-and-posted Vic Wildcats win gold at Uni Games http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/schoolsUnis/universities/2009unigames.htm Victoria University’s Wildcats beat a resurgent Massey Palmerston North to win Uni Games gold at Hawera.
Recording six straight victories in pool play, the Wildcats met Massey in the final for the chance to take back the gold they last held in 2007.
Coming straight off a tough semi-final against Auckland 1, Massey raced out to a 3-0 lead before the Wildcats recovered to lead 9-4 at halftime. After the break the Wildcats were too strong, dominating the last half with a further eight points to win 17-5 under co-captains Matt Broughton and Bekah Neal.
Following the game, Wildcats Broc Harcourt and Bekah Neal were among those named in the tournament team.
The Wildcats have now won two golds, one silver, and one bronze in the last four years of Uni Games competition.
For more information on the Victoria University Flying Disc Club, contact: VUWFDC@gmail.com.
Wildcats

]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:45:16 +1200 vic-wildcats-win-gold-at-uni-games NZU on Facebook http://www.ultimate.org.nz Just added a facebook group for NZU.
Gaz

]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:40:45 +1200 nzu-on-facebook 2009 Brass Monkey registrations are open! http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tourneys/2009brassmonkey.htm The 12th annual Brass Monkey tournament will be held in Rotorua on June 20-21.
Indoor teams tournament Saturday 20th June
Outdoor hat tournament Sunday 21st June

Party Saturday night featuring All Blacks vs France on the big screen

Team registration is now open for indoor teams....

]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 10:41:41 +1200 2009-brass-monkey-registrations-are-open Easter 2009 - Paganello, Rimini, Italy http://www.ultimate.org.nz/
KUPA-LogoKUPA has just completed it's 12th year on the beaches of Rimini competing in the 19th Paganello Beach Ultimate tourney. Below is this year's team following in the tradition of many Kiwi Ultimate Player's Abroad. Find out more about the history of KUPA - the 2000 World Beach Ultimate Champions >>>

KUPA2009
]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:51:43 +1200 easter-2009-paganello-rimini-italy Nationals Day 2 http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ While the results in the Women's division went according to seedings and saw a repeat of the previous day's result between the Chch Chicks in the final against Artemis. The Men's division was thrown on it's head when the defending champs were beaten by Canterbury putting them out of Semi-final contention. Then after beating FOTWP (Ak) in pool play Caterbury came up short in the Semi. The other semi saw Layzers (Wn) blow what looked like a game winning lead to go down narrowly to COTT (Wn) who went on to beat FOTWP (Ak) in a closely fought final.

Finals Video highlights (3min 43sec) >>>

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:26:48 +1200 nationals-day-2 Nationals Day 1 http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ A hard day at the office for all dealing with a blusterery day in the capital. With many low scoring games on offer the final round saw a clash of the top two Women's teams Chch Chicks and Artemis (Wn) - Chch Chicks won this encounter many are picking Artemis will have their chance for renenge in the Final tomorrow.

The Men's (Open) division saw a clear split with a top 5 teams vying for Semi-Finals spots. The end of pool play saw FOTWP (Ak), COTT (Wn) & Canterburyall tied in one pool. While Layzers (Wn) pipped defending champs Fyshwick (Oz) 9-8 in a tight battle to close out the days play.

Check out some video highlights (5min 10sec) >>>

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:08:31 +1200 nationals-day-1 2008-9 NZU Awards announced http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2008-9/2008_9awards.php Best Female player of the season:Mieke ScottBest Male player of the season:Shane VuletichBest New player of the season:Tom KrochBest Club/Team or Region of the season:TuataraBest Tournament of the season:Nelson BeachBest Administrator of the season:Mike Connolly/Beth vander Poest Clement (tied)Recruiter of the season:Ken Diekema]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:30:49 +1200 20089-nzu-awards-announced 2008-9 NZU Awards - Vote Now! http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2008-9/nomination_votes.php Voting is now Open...

Place your Vote for the 2008-2009 NZU Awards.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:06:22 +1300 20089-nzu-awards-votenow 2009 NZU AGM Notice of 2009 NZU AGM...

New Zealand Ultimate Annual General Meeting 2009

Date: 6.00pm Saturday 4 April 2009

Location: Rec Centre, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington

Chaired by: Iain Stewart, NZU Chairman

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:06:33 +1300 2009-nzu-agm 2008-9 NZU Awards http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/fortherecord/awards/2008-9/nomination_form.php Calling for Nominations...

Make your nominations here for the 2008-2009 NZU Awards.
(You may make as many nominations as you like.)
Check out previous recipients.

]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:56:33 +1300 20089-nzu-awards World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC10) http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/elite/2010WUCC/index.htm World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC10) in Prague please email Mike to express their interests in attending this event. All expressions of Interest are to be received by 29 March 2009.]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:08:07 +1300 world-ultimate-club-championships-wucc10 Women's and Men's National Tournament http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2008-9/WaMNats.htm Registrations are now open for the Women's and Men's National Tournament.

Date: 4 and 5 April 2009
Venue: Rongotai College, Kilbirnie, Wellington

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:55:01 +1300 womens-and-mens-national-tournament New Zealand Ultimate's Mission Statement http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ "To grow and develop Ultimate in New Zealand through strong regions"

New Zealand Ultimaet's Mission Statement More >>>

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:51:31 +1300 new-zealand-ultimates-mission-statement Beach Ultimate http://www.ultimate.org.nz/ Boutique Beach tournament at discounted rates closes at Waitangi weekend. Get your entries in soon for a great value weekend. Places are filling up and tournament is restricted to 42 players, so don't delay.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:10:04 +1300 beach-ultimate World Ultimate Club Championships 2010 http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/elite/2010WUCC/index.htm The next World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC) is being held July 3-10, 2010 in Prague, Czech Republic. We are looking for any volunteers who wish to express an interest in assisting with the organisation of teams competing in this event.
If you are interested, please email Mike at before 1 Feb.

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:27:48 +1300 world-ultimate-club-championships-2010 NZU Strategic Plan http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/admin/strategicPlanning.htm NZU Strategic Planning is underway - See what the board are up too and have your say
Any further information or suggestions please contact the Board.

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:56:33 +1300 nzu-strategic-plan Asian Championships Beach Ultimate http://www.ultimate.org.nz New Zealand Ultimate Ultimate has been sent an invitation to attend the 1st Asian Championships Beach Ultimate (ACBU) as well as the bid outline if NZ would like to host it.

If anyone in the NZ ultimate community would like to take on the project of bidding as host for the ACBU, or if anyone is interested in putting together an NZ team to attend this tournament, please contact Iain Stewart of the NZU board for further discussion.
Regards,
NZU Board

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:55:06 +1300 asian-championships-beach-ultimate New Zealand Mixed Nationals Tournament http://www.ultimate.org.nz/pages/tour/2008-9/MixedNats.htm It's that time of the year again, time to hop on a plane down to Christchurch and challenge Credo, the reigning NZ Mixed National champions, to see if it's your team that can carry away that title.

Registrations are now open for teams for the New Zealand Mixed Nationals Tournament

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:24:39 +1300 new-zealand-mixed-nationals-tournament